Fuel Door Latch Question
07-01-2017, 12:21 PM
#1
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Fuel Door Latch Question
Aloha Guys,
I've looked through many threads but can't find the information I need.
My gas latch is busted, but the actuator is working ok - it's just the little plastic piece that holds the door is missing. Since it's missing, I've never seen one, so I don't know what it looks like exactly.
My question is this: is this plastic piece available from Nissan parts or will they only be able to sell me the whole assembly? I hate buying a $100 part just to fix a tiny piece of plastic. So I was going to 3D print this part, but if I can just buy it without buying the whole actuator then I'll do it. I did print out something that was pretty close, but I can't figure out how to attach it to the moving piston that opens the latch.
Nissan parts is closed on weekends unfortunately.
Thanks for any information or suggestions you have.
I've looked through many threads but can't find the information I need.
My gas latch is busted, but the actuator is working ok - it's just the little plastic piece that holds the door is missing. Since it's missing, I've never seen one, so I don't know what it looks like exactly.
My question is this: is this plastic piece available from Nissan parts or will they only be able to sell me the whole assembly? I hate buying a $100 part just to fix a tiny piece of plastic. So I was going to 3D print this part, but if I can just buy it without buying the whole actuator then I'll do it. I did print out something that was pretty close, but I can't figure out how to attach it to the moving piston that opens the latch.
Nissan parts is closed on weekends unfortunately.
Thanks for any information or suggestions you have.
07-01-2017, 12:31 PM
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Honestly. I replaced my solenoid from a part out in here. It's a super simple plastic clip. I think you can accomplish what you want with a 3/8-1/2" old school spring clamp. As I recall the unit has a flat surface to keep the alignment, too. gl!
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07-01-2017, 01:01 PM
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Cool idea - thanks. Not sure if I'll be able to find any that small here on-island, but worth a look.
You also gave me another idea: a small piece of silicone hose might do the trick too.
Big Mahalo!
You also gave me another idea: a small piece of silicone hose might do the trick too.
Big Mahalo!
07-01-2017, 02:04 PM
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Bam! OK I designed and printed out something that worked to both allow the door to close and keep it flush. I posted a photo of the part so you get an idea of what I made.
I won't be using the using the electric switch, but I could care less. Before the door was being held 'closed' by a wad of duct tape from the previous owner and wouldn't sit flush...it was always 1/4" high and had to be pushed in all the time. With my 3D printed piece, it wedges into the hole, makes the door perfectly flush (finally!!) and I can easily open it with my fingernail.
Another small victory in my quest to make this car nice but spend as little as possible.
I won't be using the using the electric switch, but I could care less. Before the door was being held 'closed' by a wad of duct tape from the previous owner and wouldn't sit flush...it was always 1/4" high and had to be pushed in all the time. With my 3D printed piece, it wedges into the hole, makes the door perfectly flush (finally!!) and I can easily open it with my fingernail.
Another small victory in my quest to make this car nice but spend as little as possible.
07-02-2017, 03:55 AM
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Nice! That looks great. Enjoy your ZR my brother!
Mahalo!
Mahalo!
07-03-2017, 04:00 AM
#6
Aloha Guys,
I've looked through many threads but can't find the information I need.
My gas latch is busted, but the actuator is working ok - it's just the little plastic piece that holds the door is missing. Since it's missing, I've never seen one, so I don't know what it looks like exactly.
My question is this: is this plastic piece available from Nissan parts or will they only be able to sell me the whole assembly? I hate buying a $100 part just to fix a tiny piece of plastic. So I was going to 3D print this part, but if I can just buy it without buying the whole actuator then I'll do it. I did print out something that was pretty close, but I can't figure out how to attach it to the moving piston that opens the latch.
Nissan parts is closed on weekends unfortunately.
Thanks for any information or suggestions you have.
I've looked through many threads but can't find the information I need.
My gas latch is busted, but the actuator is working ok - it's just the little plastic piece that holds the door is missing. Since it's missing, I've never seen one, so I don't know what it looks like exactly.
My question is this: is this plastic piece available from Nissan parts or will they only be able to sell me the whole assembly? I hate buying a $100 part just to fix a tiny piece of plastic. So I was going to 3D print this part, but if I can just buy it without buying the whole actuator then I'll do it. I did print out something that was pretty close, but I can't figure out how to attach it to the moving piston that opens the latch.
Nissan parts is closed on weekends unfortunately.
Thanks for any information or suggestions you have.
07-03-2017, 01:00 PM
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Thanks for that Travlee - didn't know about that website. I don't think this tiny piece has a part number because it's considered part of the whole actuator..but I could be wrong.
